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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.36, 22,497.48 and 6,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.36, 22,497.48 and 6,683.04 is: 10,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.36 : 22,497.48 = 6,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.36/22,497.48 = 6,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.36x = 22,497.48 × 6,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.36x = 150,351,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,351,558.74/15,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.19

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